In April of 2019, the Chicago Tribune published a story regarding the death of two women following fires that started in…
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Last month, Certified Home Inspections was brought out to investigate radon levels in twenty Crown Point homes. Of those, nearly half…
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Infrared Thermal Imaging is an incredibly useful tool for home inspectors, and it’s a side of home inspections that many homeowners…
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Certified Home Inspections utilizes Thermal Imaging with infrared technology to locate “thermal anomalies” and detect/interpret temperature differences of building materials and…
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From incandescents to CFLs to LEDs, American households have seen their lighting options multiply in recent decades, and not without some…
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If there was ever an element of the home that the world’s quick-fix DIY handymen (AKA most dads and grandfathers) should…
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When the winter weather finally gives way to the warmer signs of spring, many people experience what’s known as hay fever…
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Most home inspectors will agree: the number one money-sucking threat to any home isn’t faulty wiring or poor ventilation. It’s not…
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In addition to gunshot-like sounds, probably caused by the ground freezing and cracking(Frost quake or Cryoseism) last night, our homes were…
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As any retired grandfather with a toolbox knows, living in an older home can often mean substituting Sunday football for weekend…
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It often doesn’t take a professional home inspector to point out issues with the walls, ceilings, and floors. Truth be told,…
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No matter how much curb-appeal it has, or how much it boasts that trendy and updated interior, you never really know…
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As our owner Jim Ullom puts it, “Attention to detail on window and door inspections is often overlooked by many inspection…
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Each year, there are over 3,000 fire-related deaths in the United States, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. For those that…
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At Certified Home Inspections, whether you’re preparing for your house to hit the market, or a potential buyer with your heart…
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When your real estate agent calls to tell you the good news – congratulations, the house is sold! – don’t celebrate…
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“Why didn’t they tell us about that?” Recently, one of our clients purchased a home, a tri-level built in 1970 located…
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Our customers often ask about the importance and need of radon testing in Indiana. They’re basic questions typically include: “Do we…
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When you hear someone using bathroom humor by saying they’re “going to the crapper,” you can thank Thomas Crapper. When you…
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Certified Home Inspections has discovered approximately 80% of homes in northwest Indiana are inadequately vented causing homeowners unwanted, unexpected expenses. Improper…
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